From WORLD 8:12pm

Insurers brace for Oklahoma tornado costs

Estimates say at least a $2bn bill from mile-wide twister

From BANKS 8:02pm

Cloud lifts from UK banks as review ends

Lloyds and RBS do not need fresh capital but shortfalls remain

May 22, 2013

Homeserve sets £6m provision for fines

Shares jump on announcement of smaller than anticipated cover

From BANKS May 20, 2013

Co-op’s retiring chief skips annual meeting

Move to draw a line under its recent troubles

May 19, 2013

Overhaul at Equity Insurance puts jobs at risk

New owner to sell non-core units

May 17, 2013

CPP chief to go as part of job cuts

Finance director will also step down

May 17, 2013

Pru and Resolution avoid rebellion

FTSE 100 insurers encounter only minor pay dissent

FCA Offices From PERSONAL FINANCE May 17, 2013

Calls for annuity website review

Consumer Panel member says better disclosure is needed before the sales process begins

May 17, 2013

Aviva steps up drive for cost cuts

Shares rise 7.2% as chief reveals intent to deliver further savings

Morpeth floods ©AP May 16, 2013

Insurers to extend flood cover for a month

Industry will maintain commitment to universal coverage until end of July

May 16, 2013

S&P downgrades Berkshire Hathaway

Concerns over succession plans and reliance on insurance

May 16, 2013

Zurich Insurance open to ‘extra risk’

Group adjusts investments amid low interest rates

From MARKETS May 15, 2013

Greek bond yields fall on Fitch upgrade

Rating agency highlights ‘clear progress’ towards fixing deficits

May 15, 2013

Top RSA shareholder criticises board

Standard Life Investments hits at dividend cut and Deloitte fees

May 13, 2013

Cinven eyes £1bn valuation for Partnership

Private equity group backed MBO for less than £160m

May 12, 2013

Esure hit by fallout over ex-HBOS director

Critics take aim at role of audit committee chairman

May 12, 2013

Aviva in talks to enter rented housing

Deal would hand control over thousands of homes

Small Talk from UK May 12, 2013

Clarity needed for Quindell’s investors

Software group may be costing shareholders dear

From PERSONAL FINANCE May 10, 2013

High auto-enrolment pension fees face ban

Unexpected protections from overcharging contained in new legislation

View from the US from MARKETS May 10, 2013

Credit bubble needs Eurovision for banks

John Dizard wonders whether song contest organisers could help drum up support for recapitalisation

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